Final thoughts: The 2018 World Cup comes to an end

Wakezilla - July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

The dust has been settled, the alcohol from Sunday has finally worn off and the teams have gone home. It's time for some concluding thoughts about this World Cup. Where do you rank this World Cup? Balls: I've said it before, but I honestly think it's the Best World Cup EVAR! I've

Your 2018 World Cup Final Open Thread

ballsofsteelandfury - July 15, 2018July 15, 2018

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Some of us have waited four years for this. Today is the day we crown a new World Champion. Will it be a team that has never won before let alone been in a World Cup Final (Croatia) or will it be the team that has won one and lost

The Wait is Over: BEL-ENG, World Cup 3rd Place Open Thread

Don T - July 14, 2018July 13, 2018

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The World Cup third place match is also known as the Losers’ Final. It’s a charmless assessment, but the consensus around the game seems to be “Why even play it”. Sure, the stakes are placing 3rd or 4th, but bitching about playing (or watching) the game has to be First

Raging Lesser Semi #2 Open Thread (Croatia v. England)

King Hippo - July 11, 2018July 11, 2018

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Yes, I am re-using pictures that I deem good luck for certain "most favoured nation" sides. Wanna fight about it? Croatia (+250) v. England (+130; draw +205) (14:00 EST, Fox) As usual throughout their charmed tourney lives, the Cuck Liouns are favoured, despite not really being one of even the five or

Raging Lesser Semi #1 Open Thread (Belgium v. France)

King Hippo - July 10, 2018July 10, 2018

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Or, as Our Lord put it, the French v. the Pretend French. Anyway, these are some sexy as fuck footballing sides, I shall say that much. I expect the winner here to hoist the trophy at the end, so bet heavily on the Murder Checkerboards/Cuck Liouns winner. Belgium (+200) v. France

Completing the Lesser Final Four – Sabado Open Thread

King Hippo - July 7, 2018July 7, 2018

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Yes, we got our dream Waffles/Les Frogs matchup. And the peoples rejoiced. Now, it is time for the back-alley abortion side of the bracket. Join us, won't you? It still beats goddamned baseball. England (-115) v. Sweden (+385; draw +220) (10:00 EST, Fox) Merry ole England has Evertonian Keeper Jordan Pickford to

Elite Eight Waffles Open Thread (and Some Other Minor Contest)

King Hippo - July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

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Yes, the Elite Eight is upon us, and only mighty Belgium is keeping me interested whatsoever (ok, maybe Les Frogs a little). Coca Bros. pulling me back in to fuck it up at the death was just too much, man. RIP, Sarah Lynn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GM_tEOkosM France (-105) v. Uruguay (+350; draw +215) (10:00

World Cup Reflection: A round table discussion of what has happened so far

Wakezilla - July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

Inside an empty DFO boardroom, the door flies open In walks Downton Abbey actor, Jim Carter, wearing his traditional Carson outfit Carter: All rise for the current fantasy DFO World Cup of Lesser footy leader. . . as of July 5th, 2018, Master, Wakezilla. In walks the King amongst men, Wakezilla. Wakezilla

Is this thing done yet? – World Cup Tuesday Open thread

litre_cola - July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

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Photo is of Ottmar-Hitzfeld Stadium in Switzerland 2000 m above sea level. taken from sportskeeda.com This truly has been quite the remarkable World Cup thus far. The thing that is frustrating me the most is the fact that England has to go through Colombia, then the winner of the 1st game

Mama Said KNOCK YOU OUT! v3 Open Thread

King Hippo - July 2, 2018July 2, 2018

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Welcome to 2 July. We have Les Frogs, Ur Guays, Murder Checkerboards (Croatia), and the freakin' Rooskies through to the Elite Eight. Nice job, Spain. Maybe be a little less dramatico the day before you leave for el torneo, eh? Technically, nobody won yesterday, as both matches ended in a draw. Someone

World Cup Elimination Sunday Open Thread

ballsofsteelandfury - July 1, 2018July 1, 2018

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We arrive at Day 2 of the Knockout Stage with France and Uruguay safely through to the Quarterfinals. Who will join them today? LET'S WATCH! Game The First Spain v Russia 7 AM Pacific, Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Balls: On paper, this should be a breeze for Spain to advance. Russia is just not that talented

Messi! Cristiano! Etc.! – World Cup Elimination Open Thread

Don T - June 30, 2018June 30, 2018

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This World Cup has delivered: dynamite games (62% decided by one goal), no team looks unbeatable, two untraditional juggernauts (Belgium and Croatia), penalties penalties penalties… It should get even better in the knockouts, and what a start: a Messi – Cristiano doubleheader. You could argue about their greatness compared to